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📚✨ STEM4US! was out in force on DC’s first day of school!

From Alice Deal to Jackson-Reed, we’re meeting students, parents, and school leaders where they are—with AI-powered coaching tools to help parents guide and monitor their kids safely, and with tailored hackathons designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.

💡 This fall, our biggest prize? A Boys-Only AgTech Hackathon at Virginia State University (Oct 17–19). Students will explore how AI can transform farming, food, and sustainability—while gaining mentorship, discipline, and career skills that keep our youth safe and thriving.

🚀 We’re building a movement: safer schools, smarter futures, and pathways to tomorrow’s jobs.

🛑 174 DC acres for $1/yr? Council votes tomorrow. Kids still have no safe after-school options.

Our ask:
• Fair rent $37.5 M/yr → fund universal after-school & summer programs
• Or at least a $5 M pilot next year, scaling city-wide

Press briefing TONIGHT
5:30 PM ET • Zoom link in bio

Join us. Invest in kids, not giveaways.

Join us for an impactful Town Hall event bringing together HBCU leaders, technology experts, and community advocates to address America’s most pressing challenges—youth violence, cybersecurity risks, and workforce development. More information and registration to this event will be in link in our bio.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of the change!

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Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a true champion for AI and its potential to solve youth violence. As one of the first congressional supporters of STEM4US!, she recognized the transformative power of technology in creating safer communities and brighter futures for our youth. Her legacy continues to inspire us to innovate and advocate for the next generation. 🌟

**Reflecting on an Amazing Event!**

We are thrilled to share highlights from our AI Breakfast Reception honoring Judge Arthur Burnett Jr. The event was a tremendous success, thanks to our insightful speakers and engaging discussions on AI solutions to youth violence. Special thanks to our sponsors, Abe Legal, Paul, Weiss, and the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association, and to our dedicated hosts Dominique Calhoun, Randy Jones, Kevin Judd, Joseph Drayton, Judge Cliff Brown, Judge David Shaheed, Judge Billy Murphy, Judge Martha Lynn Sherrod, Theodore Wells, Beverly Fields, Ellen Douglass, Caleb Green, Anthony Mayo, Bradley Farrar, Royce Duplessis, Jeanett Henry, Hamid Saahir, Leah Perry, and Talib I. Karim. A special shoutout to our hardworking staff Monique Waithe, Samir Karim, Zakiyyah Muhammad, and Ali Hussain.

Catch the full video here: [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/live/kXovEwLX92o?si=xrFE9hFUx0vaG31o).

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our mission to create a safer future for our youth!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! We're thrilled to announce that Kevin Judd, Esq., Past NBA President will be another hosts for the AI Reception Event Honoring Judge Arthur Burnett Jr. and Conversation about Innovative Solutions to Youth Violence at the National Bar Association Convention on July 18th, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada! Don't miss out on this epic event! Get your tickets now (link in bio).

Get ready for an unforgettable experience! We're thrilled to announce that the Honorable David Shaheed Judge (Ret.) Marion County, Indiana will be one of our hosts for the AI Reception Event Honoring Judge Arthur Burnett Jr. and Conversation about Innovative Solutions to Youth Violence at the National Bar Association Convention on July 18th, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada! Don't miss out on this epic event! Get your tickets now (link in bio).

🌟 STEM4US! Fireside Chat at Kamp Kappa 2.0: Power of AI to Stop Youth Violence! 🌟

Another amazing experience engaging boys 11-18 at Kamp Kappa. For our campfire session this year, we challenged the boys to think of ways AI could be used to improve their lives and those around them. We also shared the risks of AI and the importance of using this technology with compassion for others. 🔥 The discussions were deep, the learning was impactful, and the bonds formed were unforgettable.

For the second year in a row, we partnered with the Hyattsville/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. It was heartening to see the boys engage, ask questions, and actively participate in all the activities.

We salute the mentors and parents who made this possible. Together, we are making a difference one campfire at a time. 🏕️💡

Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our mission to inspire the next generation of leaders! 💪🏾

🚀 From Violence to AI Jobs: Invest in Our Youth 🚀

Elon Musk is building a multibillion-dollar AI Super Plant in Memphis, home to XAI’s supercomputer, the largest in the world. We congratulate the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce for leading the campaign to attract Musk’s groundbreaking project. 🌟

But we must do more. Memphis youth deserve the opportunity to thrive in the hundreds of AI and other jobs this project will create. We challenge city leaders to invest in our future by funding STEM4US!’s $7.5 million grant request. This investment will provide STEM training and mentoring for over 100 youth in Shelby County and their families, rescuing them from violence and placing them in good-paying jobs. 💼👩‍💻

Become a STEM4US! Partner and make a difference today! 🌟



Call to Action:
👉 Click the link in our bio to learn more and become a STEM4US! Partner. Together, we can transform lives and build a brighter future for our youth! 👏🏾✨

On Saturday February 17th, STEM4US! Is hosting a summit . The event will start at 9 am and will end at 7:30 pm. The QR code to register for tickets will be at our Instagram story and this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-summit-on-innovative-solutions-to-youth-violence-tickets-801472976247